Motivación para hacer una tarea por la tarea en si misma, sin ningún tipo de recompensa. La motivación intrínseca es la mejor motivación posible para máximo aprendizaje.
Según la Teoría de la Autodeterminación surge naturalmente en entornos que alimentan la Autonomía, la Competencia y la Vinculación.

Octalysis

Según Octalysis los siguientes Core Drive la motivan:

Core Drive 3 - Empowerment of Creativity and Feedback: Enjoyment from creative expression and exploration
Core Drive 5 - Social Influence & Relatedness: Connection and interaction with others
Core Drive 7 - Unpredictability & Curiosity: Engagement with the unknown and surprising

Additional Connections

Broader Context: Self-Determination Theory (theoretical framework for understanding intrinsic motivation)
Applications: Flow State Design (designing experiences that foster deep engagement)
See Also: Extrinsic Motivation (the counterpart focused on external rewards)

"The construct of intrinsic motivation describes this natural inclination toward assimilation, mastery, spontaneous interest, and exploration that is so essential to cognitive and social development and that represents a principal source of enjoyment and vitality throughout life." — Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78.

"Students who enjoy reading are said to be intrinsically motivated for this activity." — Guay, F. (2022). Applying self-determination theory to education: Regulation types, psychological needs, and autonomy supporting behaviors. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 37(1), 75–92.

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